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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Annotated) - cover

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Annotated)

Benjamin Franklin

Verlag: Reading Masterpieces

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"Early to Bed, and early to rise, makes a Man healthy, wealthy, and wise.""We may give Advice, but we cannot give Conduct.""There will be sleeping enough in the Grave."The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, written by himself, is one of the must-read books for all, and considered by most to be the most influential autobiography ever written. As one of the founding fathers of United States, and titled 'The First American,' Benjamin Franklin was one of the most ingenious men in the recorded history.
Verfügbar seit: 20.01.2022.

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